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BenQ TH685i vs BenQ TK700STi

What TH685i does better (4) and where TK700STi wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TH685i
BenQ · 2021TH685i
4.0Score
4 advantages
vs
BenQ TK700STi
BenQ · 2021TK700STi
4.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,400
Higher score
4.4Picture5.5
3.1Gaming & inputs7.0
5.8Setup & placement5.7
2.1Smart features & sound2.8
3.1Noise, lifetime & portability2.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

TH685iTK700STi
312 × 110225312 × 110246
TH685iTK700STiDifference
Height110 mm110 mm=
Width312 mm312 mm=
Depth225 mm246 mm−21 mm
Weight2.8 kg3.1 kg−0.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is TH685i better than TK700STi?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm vs 3,000 lm+17%
  2. Weight2.8 kg vs 3.1 kg+11%
  3. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.2×+8%
  4. Power consumption297 W vs 310 W+4%

Why is TK700STi better than TH685i?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Input lag8.3 ms vs 4.2 ms+98%
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ TK700STiBenQ TK700STi≈ US$1,4004.9
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLampLamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm3,000 lm
Native contrast ratio10,000:110,000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—10,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHLGHLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)95%96%
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag8.3 ms4.2 ms
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:10.9:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:11.08:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m1.99 m
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.3×1.2×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W5 W
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVAndroid TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version22
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption297 W310 W
Light source life4,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB35 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—29 dB
Weight2.8 kg3.1 kg
Width312 mm312 mm
Height110 mm110 mm
Depth225 mm246 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite, Black
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